Add 42/45 and 10/28
42/45 + 10/28 is 271/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
42/45 = 42 × 28/45 × 28 = 1176/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1260 + 450/1260 = 1176 + 450/1260 = 1626/1260 - 1626/1260 simplified gives 271/210
- So, 42/45 + 10/28 = 271/210
In mixed form: 161/210
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